Brachystelma coddii
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a tuber 2-5 cm across. There can be one or several stems. They are 5-15 cm long or longer. The leaves are broadly oval. They have a few hairs. They are dark green and opposite. The flowers usually occur singly. They are star shaped. They have a shallow tube 7 mm across. They are cream with maroon spots.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on sandy outcrops.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
It can be grown from tubers or bulbs. It can also be grown from seeds. Fresh seed should be used.